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The Optimist World Championships have concluded in the Dominican Republic. Harry Whitaker, Douglas Elmes, Megan Parker, Harry Durcan and Sophie Browne will return home after almost three weeks away where they sailed nine races against the top Optimist sailors worldwide.

Congratulations to the team who have all been placed in the top half of the fleet. Harry Whitaker had a great performance up to the last day where he continued his run of top tens with a 2nd in the last race. This left him 20th overall. Once again, top place in the event goes to a girl - Yukie Yokoyama of Singapore who was supported in her 1st overall by team mates who took 2nd, 3rd and 5th places.

Five Irish sailors have been competing at the Optimist Worlds in the Dominican Republic. Yesterday, 24th July, was the penultimate day of racing a great day for the team. Harry Durcan had a bullet, Harry Whitaker got a 2nd and a 3rd and Doug Elmes had two 8ths. The entire Irish team is now well within the top half of the fleet with Harry W 10th overall.

Best of luck to Sophie Browne, Harry Durcan, Douglas Elmes, Megan Parker and Harry Whitaker in the final day or racing today!